Dr David Pullar
Dr

David Pullar

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Background

Dr David Pullar's research interests are in: Geographical Information Science (Spatial analysis, Spatial modelling languages and frameworks, 3D visualisation, Environmental database applications) and Landscape Modelling (Catchment hydrology, Landuse change, Landscape dynamics).

David Pullar received his PhD from the University of Maine in 1994. His current research projects are in the fields of:

Incorporating Level Set Methods in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land-Surface Process ModellingUsing Spatial Simulation to Create a Process Classification of Provincial BioregionsEnvironmental Database Management and IntegrationHis collaborators include:Coastal CRCIntelligent Real-time Imaging and Sensing (IRIS)The Ecology CentreHigh Performance Computing, VisAC Lab

Availability

Dr David Pullar is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences Information and Computing Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, Institution to be confirmed
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Institution to be confirmed

Research interests

  • Incorporating Level Set Methods in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land-Surface Process Modelling

    The research uses a GIS as a generic modelling framework, and extends its analysis capability with an innovative technique to model complex systems. The modelling approach will be tested in two application areas: i) a watershed hydrology model for rainfall runoff and nutrient/sediment transport, and ii) ecological growth model to simulate the spread of infectious weeds.

  • Using Spatial Simulation to Create a Process Classification of Provincial Bioregions

    To develop a rigorous transparent and scientific methodology for defining biogeographical regions as a complex interaction of climate, landforms and biotic processes. A novel approach using simulation modelling is used to define high level spatial views of landscapes and ecosystem structures. The immediate project outcome is the classification and mapping of provincial bioregions for southeast Queensland distributed as a digital product. Other goals include: i) new methods and tools for landscape modelling, ii) improving Australia�s capacity to undertake biogeographical research, and iii) better environmental decision-making for nature conservation planning, land management, environmental policy formulation, and natural resource allocation.

  • Environmental Database Management and Integration

    As part of a CRC, we are developing online database for the storage, query, and interpretation of scientific data. The goal is to make environmental scientific data accessible and useful for decision makers.

Search Professor David Pullar’s works on UQ eSpace

105 works between 1997 and 2022
All (105) Journal Article (50) Book Chapter (10) Conference Publication (41) Book (1) Other Outputs (3)

41 - 60 of 105 works

2007

Journal Article

A comparison of spatial disaggregation techniques as applied to population estimation for south east Queensland (SEQ), Australia

Li, T., Pullar, D. V., Corcoran, J. and Stimson, R. J. (2007). A comparison of spatial disaggregation techniques as applied to population estimation for south east Queensland (SEQ), Australia. Applied GIS, 3 (9), 1-16.

A comparison of spatial disaggregation techniques as applied to population estimation for south east Queensland (SEQ), Australia

2007

Journal Article

Subjectivity weighted development scenarios for urban allocation: A case study of South East Queensland

Chhetri, Prem, Stimson, Robert, Cooper, Jim, Corcoran, Jonathan, Bell, Martin and Pullar, David (2007). Subjectivity weighted development scenarios for urban allocation: A case study of South East Queensland. Transactions in GIS, 11 (4), 597-619. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9671.2007.01062.x

Subjectivity weighted development scenarios for urban allocation: A case study of South East Queensland

2007

Conference Publication

Developing a Large Scale Model to simulate growth in the Brisbane-South East Queensland region

Stimson, Robert J., Bell, Martin J., Corcoran, Jonathan, Chhetri, Prem, Pullar, David V., Cooper, James A. and Tiebei Li (2007). Developing a Large Scale Model to simulate growth in the Brisbane-South East Queensland region. 20th Conference for the pacific Regional Science Conference Organization (PRSCO) 2007, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 6-9 May 2007.

Developing a Large Scale Model to simulate growth in the Brisbane-South East Queensland region

2007

Conference Publication

Beyond discrete boundaries in Australian savannas: avian response to continuous versus discrete models of landscape structure

Price, Bronwyn, McAlpine, Clive, Phinn, Stuart, Kutt, Alex, Pullar, David and Levin, Noam (2007). Beyond discrete boundaries in Australian savannas: avian response to continuous versus discrete models of landscape structure. Adapting to Change: Ecological Society of Australia Annual Conference 2007, Perth, Australia, 25 - 30 November 2007. Canberra: Ecological Society of Australia.

Beyond discrete boundaries in Australian savannas: avian response to continuous versus discrete models of landscape structure

2007

Conference Publication

Moving from discrete to continuous landscape metrics using remote sensing: The ecological significance of paddock trees for bird richness

Levin, N., McAlpine, C., Phinn, S., Price, B., Pullar, D., Law, B. S. and Kavanagh, R. P. (2007). Moving from discrete to continuous landscape metrics using remote sensing: The ecological significance of paddock trees for bird richness. MODSIM 2007, Christchurch, New Zealand, 10 -13 December 2007. Canberra, Australia: The Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia and NZ Inc (MSSANZ).

Moving from discrete to continuous landscape metrics using remote sensing: The ecological significance of paddock trees for bird richness

2007

Conference Publication

Integrative Environmental Queries Using Geospatial Web Services

Pullar, D., Zhang, J. F., Hunter, J. and Zhou, X. (2007). Integrative Environmental Queries Using Geospatial Web Services. Distributed Geoinformatics and Sensing, Ubiquity, and Mobility (DG/SUM07), Melbourne, Australia, 19 September, 2007.

Integrative Environmental Queries Using Geospatial Web Services

2007

Conference Publication

Using a Bayesian Network in a GIS to Model Relationships and Threats to Koala Populations Close to Urban Environments

Pullar, D. V. and Phan, T. H. (2007). Using a Bayesian Network in a GIS to Model Relationships and Threats to Koala Populations Close to Urban Environments. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, December 2007. The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Using a Bayesian Network in a GIS to Model Relationships and Threats to Koala Populations Close to Urban Environments

2007

Conference Publication

A Large Scale Urban Model to simulate and visualize growth in the Brisbane-South East Queensland region

Stimson, Robert J., Bell, Martin J., Corcoran, Jonathan, Chhetri, Prem, Pullar, David V., Cooper, James A. and Tiebei Li (2007). A Large Scale Urban Model to simulate and visualize growth in the Brisbane-South East Queensland region. Place and Purpose, The Capital, Bendigo, Victoria, 30-31 May 2007. Victoria:

A Large Scale Urban Model to simulate and visualize growth in the Brisbane-South East Queensland region

2007

Conference Publication

Testing the ecological significance of gradients in habitat quality for fauna in Australian savannas

Price, Bronwyn, McAlpine, Clive A., Phinn, Stuart R., Pullar, David V. and Ludwig, J. A. (2007). Testing the ecological significance of gradients in habitat quality for fauna in Australian savannas. International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE) World congress, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 8-12 July 2007. Wageningen, The Netherlands: International Association of Landscape Ecology.

Testing the ecological significance of gradients in habitat quality for fauna in Australian savannas

2007

Conference Publication

An integrated landscape modelling tool for simulating the dispersal syndromes of invasive plants

Fox, J., Buckley, Y. M. and Pullar, D. V. (2007). An integrated landscape modelling tool for simulating the dispersal syndromes of invasive plants. Land, Water and Environmental Management: Integrated Systems for Sustainability, Christchurch, New Zealand, 10-13 December 2007. Christchurch, New Zealand: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

An integrated landscape modelling tool for simulating the dispersal syndromes of invasive plants

2006

Journal Article

Unplanned land clearing of Colombian rainforests: Spreading like disease?

Etter, Andres, McAlpine, Clive, Phinn, Stuart, Pullar, David and Possingham, Hugh (2006). Unplanned land clearing of Colombian rainforests: Spreading like disease?. Landscape and Urban Planning, 77 (3), 240-254. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2005.03.002

Unplanned land clearing of Colombian rainforests: Spreading like disease?

2006

Journal Article

Characterizing a tropical deforestation wave: a dynamic spatial analysis of a deforestation hotspot in the Colombian Amazon

Etter, Andres, McAlpine, Clive, Phinn, Stuart, Pullar, David and Possingham, Hugh (2006). Characterizing a tropical deforestation wave: a dynamic spatial analysis of a deforestation hotspot in the Colombian Amazon. Global Change Biology, 12 (8), 1409-1420. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2486.2006.01168.x

Characterizing a tropical deforestation wave: a dynamic spatial analysis of a deforestation hotspot in the Colombian Amazon

2006

Conference Publication

Robust representation and analysis of geo-information

Thompson, R., van Oosterom, P. and Pullar, David (2006). Robust representation and analysis of geo-information. AutoCarto, Vancouver, Washington, 26-28 June 2006.

Robust representation and analysis of geo-information

2006

Conference Publication

The application of subjectively weighted attractiveness scenarios for urban allocation modelling

Chhetri, P., Corcoran, J., Stimson, R. J., Bell, M. J., Pullar, D. V. and Cooper, J. A. (2006). The application of subjectively weighted attractiveness scenarios for urban allocation modelling. International Geographical Union Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 3-7 July 2006.

The application of subjectively weighted attractiveness scenarios for urban allocation modelling

2006

Journal Article

Modelling the conversion of Colombian lowland ecosystems since 1940: Drivers, patterns and rates

Etter, A., McAlpine, C., Pullar, D. and Possingham, H. (2006). Modelling the conversion of Colombian lowland ecosystems since 1940: Drivers, patterns and rates. Journal of Environmental Management, 79 (1), 74-87. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.05.017

Modelling the conversion of Colombian lowland ecosystems since 1940: Drivers, patterns and rates

2006

Journal Article

Testing alternative models for the conservation of koalas in fragmented rural-urban landscapes

McAlpine, C. A., Bowen, M. E., Callaghan, J. G., Lunney, D., Rhodes, J. R., Mitchell, D. L., Pullar, D. V. and Possingham, H. P. (2006). Testing alternative models for the conservation of koalas in fragmented rural-urban landscapes. Austral Ecology, 31 (4), 529-544. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.2006.01603.x

Testing alternative models for the conservation of koalas in fragmented rural-urban landscapes

2006

Journal Article

The importance of forest area and configuration relative to local habitat factors for conserving forest mammals: A case study of koalas in Queensland, Australia

McAlpine, C. A., Rhodes, J. R., Callaghan, J. G., Bowen, M. E., Lunney, D., Mitchell, D. L., Pullar, D. V. and Possingham, H. P. (2006). The importance of forest area and configuration relative to local habitat factors for conserving forest mammals: A case study of koalas in Queensland, Australia. Biological Conservation, 132 (2), 153-165. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2006.03.021

The importance of forest area and configuration relative to local habitat factors for conserving forest mammals: A case study of koalas in Queensland, Australia

2006

Conference Publication

Weed surveillance strategies using models of weed dispersal in landscapes

Pullar, David V., Kingston, Mark and Panetta, Dane (2006). Weed surveillance strategies using models of weed dispersal in landscapes. 15th Australian Weeds Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, 24-28 September 2006. SA: Weed Management Society of SA Inc.,.

Weed surveillance strategies using models of weed dispersal in landscapes

2005

Other Outputs

Self-organizing polynomial neural network for modelling complex hydrological processes

Wang, X., Li, L., Lockington, D., Pullar, D. and Jeng, D. S. (2005). Self-organizing polynomial neural network for modelling complex hydrological processes.

Self-organizing polynomial neural network for modelling complex hydrological processes

2005

Conference Publication

Ecoregion classification using a Bayesian approach and model-based clustering

Pullar, D., Low Choy, S. and Rochester, W. (2005). Ecoregion classification using a Bayesian approach and model-based clustering. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Advances and Applications for Management and Decision Making, MODSIM05, , , December 12, 2005-December 15, 2005. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (MSSANZ).

Ecoregion classification using a Bayesian approach and model-based clustering

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2022
    Mapping Aboriginal routes to link landscape knowledge and cultural identity
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Developing multi-scale integrative approaches to tropical and dryland ecohydrological dynamics in data-poor environments
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    When to stop pumping -making decisions that affect groundwater dependant ecosystems in the face of uncertainties and complexity
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Combining GIS and Bayesian Networks in test -action strategies for risk assessment
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Restoration of Fragmented Brigalow Landscapes for Conservation: Evaluating Alternative Futures in a Changing Climate
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Land capability assessment for forestry and agroforestry in southern Vietnam and Queensland
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Beyond discrete landscape metrics: spatial analysis tools and surface textural measures for quantifying gradients in landscape structure.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Towards a Landscape Conservation Culture: Broadening the spatio-temporal scope of ecological studies to anticipate change in Australian forested ecosystems
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Developing surveillance protocols for weed incursions (CRC Project)
    CRC for Australian Weed Management
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    SEAS - Knowledge Integration and Exchange
    CRC for Coastal Zone, Estuary and Waterway Management
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2009
    ARC Research Network in Enterprise Information Infrastructure (EII)
    ARC Research Networks
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    An Integrated Large Scale Urban Model and Spatial Decision Support System Simulating Growth and Evaluating Sustainability Outcomes for Southeast Queensland
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    SEAS - Modelling, monitoring and management interfacing for waterways
    CRC for Coastal Zone, Estuary and Waterway Management
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Mosaic Vegetation Mapping: Incorporating Scale and Uncertainty in Decision Support Tools For Managing
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004
    ARC Research Network in Enterprise Information Infrastructure (EII)
    ARC Seed Funding for Research Networks
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Receiving Water Quality Model Custodianship
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Eastern Bristlebird Project in the Conondale Range
    Queensland National Parks & Wildlife Service
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Identification and assessment of culturally significant human modified landscapes (HML's): Development in traditional lands of the Lockhart River DOGIT, Cape York
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Using spatial simulation to create a process classification of provincial bioregions
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Incorporating Level Set Methods in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land-Surface Process Modelling.
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Urban tree cover analysis and software investigation
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Applicability of information flows to building distributed spatial modeling systems.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Evaluation of city green software using Brisbane data
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant
  • 1996
    User views of spatial data catalogs and metadata
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Dr David Pullar is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Using Lidar plot metrics to produce estimates of Pinus caribaea in Southern Eastern Queensland.

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Environmental assessments GIS
  • Geodatabase development
  • Geoweb services
  • GIS environmental assessments
  • Spatial data modelling

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